Regents
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May 16, 2024
Friese named vice provost for academic and faculty affairs
Christopher R. Friese, a national authority in measuring and improving the quality of cancer care delivery, has been named the next vice provost for academic and faculty affairs in the Office of the Provost.
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May 14, 2024
Regents shift May 16 meeting to a virtual format
Due to schedule conflicts, the May 16 Board of Regents meeting has been moved to a virtual format. Public comments will continue as planned and those who have signed up to speak will be notified how to participate virtually.
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May 13, 2024
Laurence Alexander recommended as UM‑Flint chancellor
Laurence B. Alexander, a recognized leader in higher education who for 11 years has served as chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, has been recommended as the next chancellor of UM-Flint.
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May 10, 2024
Board of Regents to meet virtually May 16
The Board of Regents is scheduled to meet at 3 p.m. May 16 at Fairlane Center South on the UM-Dearborn campus. The meeting also will be livestreamed online.
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May 6, 2024
Endowment 101: Facts about U-M’s $17.9 billion endowment
With calls for divestment on college campuses across the country raising questions about university endowments, this Q&A explains U-M’s endowment and related investment procedures.
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May 6, 2024
Karen Thole to become College of Engineering dean
Karen A. Thole of Penn State University has been named dean of the College of Engineering, effective Aug. 1. Thole is a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Penn State.
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March 29, 2024
Arthur Lupia will serve as interim VP for research and innovation
Arthur Lupia, a professor of political science and longtime leader in science-focused institutions, has been appointed U-M’s interim vice president for research and innovation, effective April 1.
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March 28, 2024
Regents decline to divest from companies linked to Israel
U‑M will not divest from companies linked to Israel, the Board of Regents has announced, reaffirming its policy to shield the endowment from political pressures and base investment decisions on financial factors.
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March 28, 2024
Jason Owen-Smith named AVP to lead research intelligence strategy
Jason Owen-Smith, a sociologist who launched a national university data consortium, has been named associate vice president for research – institutional capabilities and research intelligence.
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March 28, 2024
Regents Roundup — March 2024
Other items approved by the Board of Regents at its March 28 meeting.
